Monthly Meeting
Tues., Sept 18, 2018
Lewes Library
1pm - 3pm
Monthly Meeting
Tues., Oct 16, 2018
Lewes Library
1pm-3pm
Fun & Flirty Fashion Show
Thurs., Oct 25, 2018
Blackwall Hitch
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Monthly Meeting
Wed., Dec 5, 2018
Lunch with a Purpose
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GFWC Zwaanendael Women’s Club
Public Spirited Women Serving and Improving Our Community
Education and Libraries
Projects in the Education and Libraries Community Service Program are designed to foster schools, as well as other educational institutions and opportunities. These projects promote libraries, literacy, and the love of a good book. Through these efforts, we encourage the growth of individuals and communities at home and around the world. We aim to help others, while we also continue to learn.
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Here are some of the ways in which we promote education and libraries:
LEWES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
At the start of each school year, we donate funds for all teachers in one grade level to purchase supplies to enhance their curriculum.
Z Club members read to students during Read Across America, the National Education Association's annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading.
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We support the literature program with an annual gift of books.
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MARGARET H. ROLLINS SCHOOL OF NURSING AT THE BEEBE MEDICAL CENTER
An annual scholarship is awarded to a nursing student who has achieved academic excellence at completion of the fall semester during their first year. The 2022 scholarship award was in the amount of $2,000.
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THE MAXINE McWHORTER-UNGERBUEHLER SCHOLARSHIP
This annual scholarship is awarded to a Cape Henlopen High School graduating senior for attendance at a college or vocational technical school. The scholarship recipient is chosen from applicants who are graduating seniors in good academic standing. The 2023 Scholarship is in the amount of $2,000.
LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY
Z Club makes financial donations to the Lewes Public Library and to the Friends of Lewes Public Library.
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LEWES HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Z Club makes an annual financial donation to the Lewes Historical Society.
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HOBY (HUGH O’BRIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM)
HOBY is an international program founded by actor Hugh O’Brian (1925-2016) after a visit to Africa where he spent an inspiring nine days with humanitarian Dr. Albert Schweitzer. Mr. O’Brian is largely remembered for his television role of Wyatt Earp.
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HOBY sponsors 10,000 high school sophomores with annual three-day leadership seminars in all 50 states and 20 countries. Its mission is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and innovation. Its core values are volunteerism, integrity, excellence, and diversity.
Consistently, Delaware has had 100% participation with every public and private high school in all three counties. In our small state, this program is principally sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.
Each year Z Club sponsors one student's participation, and club members may volunteer during the three-day seminar.